SOLUTION: Crazy Sherry's Used Stereos prices their stereos at 40% above what they paid. How much did Crazy Sherry pay for a stereo that she is selling for $448
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Question 350294: Crazy Sherry's Used Stereos prices their stereos at 40% above what they paid. How much did Crazy Sherry pay for a stereo that she is selling for $448
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+.4x=448
1.4x=448
x=448/1.4
x=$320 the price Perry paid for the stereos.
Proof:
320+.4*320=448
320+128=448
448=448
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